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I stayed at the Backpack on the last leg of my South Africa trip. Overall I have a mixed review:
Pros: the facility is kept pretty clean, and the staff for the most part is very friendly. The bar serves good drinks and they offer...More

Thank Tamara W

Response from JadeCPT, Manager at The BackpackResponded 1 February 2016

Hi there. We are happy to know that you found The Backpack clean and the staff friendly, as well us the great location to see around the city. It is odd that you felt our vibe was strange as we often have amazing guests doing...More

We stayed for 4 days in Cape Town and The Backpack was exactly what we were looking for.
First of all, the location is really good. It is close to the center, to Camps Bay beach, Table Mountain and Bo-Kaap neighbourhood. We commuted by car,...More

Thank Laura-Liisa L

Response from JadeCPT, Manager at The BackpackResponded 1 February 2016

Hey there. It makes us smile knowing that you enjoyed your stay with us and especially that you got to try out our tent! Our breakfast is a great way to start the day before touring in and around Cape Town. We hope to see...More

Beds are amazing, lots of friendly people staying the staff was good, had to tell the receptionist to clean our room as they dont do it on their own but again it is a hostel
for the price we had a great time

Thank Rob C

Response from JadeCPT, Manager at The BackpackResponded 1 February 2016

Hi there, it is good to know that you had a pleasant stay with us. We apologise that your room was not tidied for you as it should have been but glad that the receptionist helped you out. Kind Regards, Jade Calmeyer

I was very pleased with the 3 nights we stayed at The Backpack. We were cheerfully greeted and given a tour, and since our room was ready, they let us check in early even though we weren't expecting it. It's a secure location, and the...More

Thank jenlynn821

Response from JadeCPT, Manager at The BackpackResponded 1 February 2016

Hi there, thank you for coming to stay with us! It is great to know that you had an awesome time with us and that the staff did all they could to make sure your holiday was well enjoyed. We do apologise about the WiFi,...More

I stayed at the backpack for just over 4 weeks over the course of my stay in Cape Town. I was in an 8 bed dorm the whole time and though getting a full nights sleep can occasionally be an issue (as in any backpackers),...More

Thank Cheyenne F

Response from JadeCPT, Manager at The BackpackResponded 1 February 2016

Hey there, thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We really enjoyed your company and getting to know you and we all miss you here too. We hope you will travel to Cape Town again sometime in the future and make...More